Electric Alternative to the Honda Civic
2024 Honda Civic · 33 mpg combined · $24,250 MSRP
What your Honda Civic costs to run
3 EVs that fit
Ranked by total 5-year cost savings vs your Honda Civic.
Chevy Bolt EV
259 mi range · MSRP $26,500
| Cost (5 years) | Chevy Bolt EV | Honda Civic | EV saves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel | $2,475 | $5,820 | +$3,345 |
| Maintenance | $2,400 | $5,250 | +$2,850 |
| Insurance | $8,250 | $8,000 | -$250 |
| Depreciation | $14,575 | $9,700 | -$4,875 |
| 5-yr running total | $27,700 | $28,770 | +$1,070 |
5-yr running costs = depreciation + fuel + insurance + maintenance. Purchase price shown separately. 12,000 mi/yr, national avg energy prices.
State incentives may apply. 14+ states offer $2,000–$7,500 for qualifying EVs. Check your state →
Hyundai Ioniq 6
361 mi range · MSRP $38,615
| Cost (5 years) | Hyundai Ioniq 6 | Honda Civic | EV saves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel | $2,145 | $5,820 | +$3,675 |
| Maintenance | $2,600 | $5,250 | +$2,650 |
| Insurance | $10,000 | $8,000 | -$2,000 |
| Depreciation | $16,991 | $9,700 | -$7,291 |
| 5-yr running total | $31,736 | $28,770 | -$2,966 |
5-yr running costs = depreciation + fuel + insurance + maintenance. Purchase price shown separately. 12,000 mi/yr, national avg energy prices.
State incentives may apply. 14+ states offer $2,000–$7,500 for qualifying EVs. Check your state →
Tesla Model 3
272 mi range · MSRP $40,240
| Cost (5 years) | Tesla Model 3 | Honda Civic | EV saves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel | $2,415 | $5,820 | +$3,405 |
| Maintenance | $2,750 | $5,250 | +$2,500 |
| Insurance | $11,000 | $8,000 | -$3,000 |
| Depreciation | $16,901 | $9,700 | -$7,201 |
| 5-yr running total | $33,066 | $28,770 | -$4,296 |
5-yr running costs = depreciation + fuel + insurance + maintenance. Purchase price shown separately. 12,000 mi/yr, national avg energy prices.
State incentives may apply. 14+ states offer $2,000–$7,500 for qualifying EVs. Check your state →
What actually changes when you switch
You pay less for
- ✓ Fuel — electricity is 3–4× cheaper per mile than gas at current prices
- ✓ Oil changes — EVs don't have them
- ✓ Brake jobs — regenerative braking extends pad life
- ✓ Transmission service — no transmission
You pay more for
- ○ Purchase price — most EVs cost $5K–$15K more upfront
- ○ Insurance — EVs cost 10–25% more to insure on average
- ○ Home charger — Level 2 install runs $800–$1,500
- ○ Tire replacement — heavier EVs can wear tires faster